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PACTT often has unpaid educational internships and volunteer opportunities available.

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vocational:

Job Coach (Rogers Park). Full-time. PACTT Learning Center is seeking a Job Coach/DSP for its Supported Employment Program located in Chicago. This program assists adults with profound & severe autism in finding, learning and succeeding in jobs in the community. PACTT Job Coaches implement specialized programs in areas of communication, socialization and behavior management. Other tasks include assisting with and teaching independent living skills, taking participants to various community activities, and enhancing participant’s leisure skills.

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Paraprofessional (Rogers Park). Full-time. PACTT's Special Education Paraprofessionals provide assistance to individuals with autism in a fully integrated educational program in a private, therapeutic day school. Under the supervision of Special Education Teachers, paraprofessionals provide direct support to students in the areas of academics, socialization, communication, independent living, and vocational skills. Duties include goal implementation and documentation in accordance with students' Individualized Education Plans, assistance with curriculum implementation, support for activities of daily living, and community integration. ($13/hour)

Residential:

Direct Service Professional / DSP (Elmwood Park, Oak Park, Rogers Park): PACTT's Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide assistance to individuals with autism in a fully integrated habilitative program in a community residential setting. DSPs provide a supportive and nurturing environment for residents in their home and community. PACTT DSPs implement specialized programs in areas of communication, socialization and behavior management. Other tasks include assisting with and teaching independent living skills, taking participants to various community activities, and enhancing participant’s leisure skills. Work hours require availability on evenings and weekends.